Nutcracker in the Castle
November 16, 2007 - January 6, 2008

The Nutcracker story unfolds in the Paine “castle” with the historic rooms elaborately decorated as the fantastic scenes of the beloved ballet.  Special actor-guided tours with live music and youth ballet performances further bring the fantasy to life.

Revered as an “American Castle,” the Paine Art Center and Gardens presents the traditional Nutcracker story within the historic estate’s ornate interiors.  The Paine’s original presentation of the holiday fairy tale immerses audiences in the fantastic scenes of the beloved ballet.  From the opening Party Scene with a giant Christmas tree to the magical Land of Sweets and the enchanting Sugar Plum Fairy, the tale unfolds throughout elaborately decorated rooms with each setting featuring an illustrated book telling the story.  Available by reservation, special actor-guided tours with live music and youth ballet performances further bring the fantasy to life.

SELF-GUIDED TOURS
Journey through a fantasyland with over a dozen elaborately decorated rooms, thirty-seven Christmas trees, and six giant storybooks portraying the magical holiday fairy tale.
Tuesday-Saturday, Nov 16-Jan 5, 11 am-4 pm
$7 Adult, $6 Senior, $5 Student, $4 Youth (5-12),
Family $18, Members FREE
No reservation necessary.

GUIDED TOURS
Led by a character actor and featuring live music and youth ballet performances.
Sundays, Nov 25-Jan 6, 12-3:30 pm
Saturdays, Dec 8 and 15, 6-8 pm
Tours begin every 30 minutes and last 1 hour.
$13 Adult, $9 Youth (18 and under)
As of December 5, all Guided Tours are sold out. Please visit for a Self-Guided Tour (see above).

If you have questions about visiting for a Self-Guided Tour, or about an existing Guided Tour reservation, please call (920) 235-6903.

More information on planning your visit and special Nutcracker promotions.

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Group and Motorcoach Tours
tours@thepaine.org
920.235.6903 ext. 27

Press Information
marketing@thepaine.org
920.235.6903 ext. 25

General Information
info@thepaine.org
920.235.6903